Accommodation

University accommodation

The University has a very wide range of good-quality accommodation, from catered halls of residence for undergraduate students (where food is provided) to self-catered accommodation for undergraduates and postgraduates. All accommodation is within easy walking distance of the city centre and campus facilities.

The University guarantees a place in University accommodation to all unaccompanied international students for the first year of their studies – provided (a) they commence their studies in September, (b) the University has received a formal accommodation application form by 31st July, and (c) the accommodation deposit has also been received.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee accommodation to those students who apply after 31st July or to students who commence their studies after the start of the Academic Year. However, we do undertake to assist such students in every way we can.

Private rental accommodation

A number of students, especially those with families, prefer to live in private rental accommodation close to the University. Please note that this can take time to arrange and it may be difficult find a suitable place directly from overseas. Landlords often require references and a substantial deposit.

Please note that the University will not be involved in the vetting of private accommodation and contracts are signed at the student’s own risk.

Other sources of information on private rental accommodation including lettings agencies in the city of Exeter, and the web resource www.exeterstudentpad.co.uk

Council Tax

Council Tax is the system of local taxation charged to all residents in the UK by the local County Councils to part fund public services such as waste disposal, policing, fire service, schools etc. Council Tax charges are based on the value of your property and the number of occupants. For more information about Exeter Council Tax charges see Exeter City Council's webpage.Exempt:

Students on a full time course of over 24 weeks

INTO students studying on one type of course (ie. 'English') for a continuous 3 terms

Students in University accommodation or Homestay

Exeter City Council will be given a list of all registered students so students in the above categories living in Exeter should not be billed for council tax. If you do receive a bill, you can request an exemption letter from SID Desk or INTO.

NOT exempt:

Students studying for 2 terms or less (including Pre-sessional students) who are living in private accommodation

If you are registered as a full-time postgraduate research student, you will remain eligible for a council tax exemption until your first year of writing up has passed or you have submitted your first thesis for examination, whichever is earlier